Watch This Liquid Metal Robot Escape From Jail, Just Like ‘Terminator 2’
A new video shows a human-shaped robot escaping from jail by turning itself into a liquid metal state, like Terminator 2, and then slipping through the bars.
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Mystery Killer of Crustaceans on UK Coast Linked to Unknown Pathogen, Government Report Says
A rash of “apocalyptic” crustacean deaths in recent months along England’s northeastern coast could involve an unknown pathogen, according to a new report
Nuclear Force in Question as Physicists Report Observation That Could Challenge Our Current Understanding
A team of physicists says they have observed the most significant isospin mixing recorded to date during beta-decay experiments, a finding that could upset our current accepted understanding of the nuclear force.
“Gravity Batteries” in Underground Mines Around the World Could Enable Long-Term Energy Storage
Scientists are looking at a novel new way of utilizing "gravity batteries" built from decommissioned mines for energy storage.
Scientists Confirm Observation of Mysterious “Cherenkov Effect” in Two-Dimensional Space
Scientists in Israel have confirmed the first experimental observation of Cherenkov radiation while confined in two dimensions, according to new research.
Energy Teleportation and Negative Energy Observed in Quantum Research Breakthrough
The first experimental demonstration of quantum energy teleportation on real quantum hardware has been observed, according to new research that also cites observations of negative energy.
U.S. Department of Energy is Testing Materials For Building “Next Generation of Fusion Reactors”
Physicists working at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility (NFF) are involved in tests with materials they hope to use in the construction of next-gen fusion reactors.
Embracing Fearlessness: New Research Discovers Way To Block Fear Responses Through Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
During recent experiments, scientists discovered a way to turn prevent fear responses by providing electrical stimulation to a specific brain region.
Astroculture: A Quick, But Not So-Easy Guide to Space Farming
While the prospects of space farming certainly bear a degree of promise, there are a number of reasons why it won’t be particularly easy to execute.
Deep Underground Laboratory Reveals Results of Hunt for Quantum Gravity, String Theory
A team of researchers looking to unify the theories of quantum gravity with the Standard Model of Particle Physics have gone underground, literally.
Virtually Undetectable, Semisubs Could Become the Ideal Military Spy Vehicle
Researchers behind a prototype semi-sub autonomous craft say their approach could offer commercial clients a more efficient way of transporting cargo and provide the military with a whole new type of nearly invisible autonomous spycraft.
By Producing Two Entangled Beams of Light, Researchers Have Achieved a Breakthrough in Quantum Physics
Researchers in Brazil have achieved a quantum breakthrough by succeeding in the creation of a source of illumination that produces two separate entangled beams of light, according to new research.
Beliefs Versus Evidence: Science, Supersymmetry, and Beyond
In the battle of belief versus evidence, we must avoid the tendency to get entrenched in ideas that cannot be falsified.
HAARP Facility Experiment Bounces Radio Signals Off Space Object to Help Boost Planetary Defense
A 500-foot asteroid was recently the target of radio signals emitted by Alaska's HAARP facility, as part of an effort to enhance our ability to detect potentially deadly space objects.
Snowball Earth: Was the Surface of Our Planet Ever Completely Frozen?
Climate models suggest that runaway glaciation during periods of our planet's history may have resulted in a frozen, “Snowball Earth” state.
Harnessing the Power of Quantum Mechanics, Physicists Discover a New Method of Observing Objects Without Looking at Them
By harnessing quantum mechanics, physicists have discovered a new way to observe objects without directly looking at them.
New Superluminal Theory Transforms Our Concept of Time with “Extension” of Special Relativity
A group of theoretical physicists says that a superluminal world possessing three time dimensions and one space dimension could change our concept of time.
A New Plan for Finding Alien Life on Enceladus Looks at Using Orbital Spacecraft
Researchers from the University of Arizona have published a new plan for finding alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus by flying a probe through the water plumes the icy moon sews into space.
The Perception of Time is not Universal Even Among Humans
Researchers studying how fast different animal species perceive time have found that small animals, those that fly and underwater predators, see things way faster than humans.
Scientists Develop First-Ever Long-Lasting Synthetic-Biological Armor Capable of Stopping Supersonic Projectiles
Researchers have created a new long-lasting synthetic-biological material capable of absorbing impacts from supersonic projectiles that could revolutionize the future of armor.
This Star Trek-Style ‘Tractor Beam’ Allows Objects to be Moved Using Metamaterials and Sound Waves
Researchers studying acoustic levitation have devised a method using metamaterials that lets them manipulate objects of any shape and size without actually touching them.
International Fusion Energy Experts Are Looking to Lasers for the Future of Clean Energy
Fusion energy researchers around the world are increasingly looking to lasers as the path toward producing cleaner, more sustainable energy in the years ahead.
U.S. Department of Energy to Make Major Fusion Energy Announcement This Week: Here’s What We Know
Scientists from the Nuclear Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL) have achieved a major milestone in fusion energy as the energy needed to cause the reaction was less than the energy produced.
Plasma Propulsion Discovery Could Herald a ‘New Era of Space Exploration’
Researchers say they have discovered the solution to a problem that has long hindered progress with a novel form of plasma propulsion.
Physics Thinktank Proposes Method for Detecting Extraterrestrial Spacecraft Using Gravitational Waves
The research team behind the first physical warp drive has partnered with an associate dean of physics from Carnegie-Mellon University to detect extraterrestrial spacecraft using gravitational waves.
Ignorant and Overconfident: Scholars of The Popular ‘Dunning-Kruger Effect’ Win Prestigious Psychology Award
A prestigious academic award was issued to scholars behind the popular "Dunning-Kruger Effect," the psychology theory that says sometimes people are too stupid to know their stupid.
Cannabis Use May Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits for Bipolar Disorder
According to new research, people suffering from the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder may see significant benefits from regular cannabis use.
Levitation Breakthrough Achieved in New Study of Acoustic Radiation Force Phenomenon
Expanding the field of acoustic levitation, a team of researchers has revealed new applications for levitating small objects with sound.
A “Quantum Brain” Could Solve The Hard Problem of Consciousness, New Research Suggests
New research claims to have observed quantum entanglement in the brain, suggesting that a "quantum brain" might solve the hard problem of consciousness.
What’s That Rumbling Beneath Yellowstone? Supervolcano Study Doubles Past Magma Estimates
According to new research, the Yellowstone Supervolcano contains almost twice the amount of magma researchers once believed.
Extraterrestrial Minerals Never Before Seen on Earth Discovered in Meteorite
Extraterrestrial Minerals Discovered in Meteorite Have Never Been Seen on Earth
Extraterrestrial Minerals Discovered in Meteorite Have Never Been Seen on Earth
Researchers from the University of Alberta say they have found two minerals hiding inside a recently fallen meteorite that have never been found before on earth.
Star Trek is Motivating This Team of Scientists to Build a Working Warp Drive Spacecraft
Creating a warp bubble is only a part of the project, and mastering nuclear fusion is the larger prize.
Creating a warp bubble is only a part of the project, and mastering nuclear fusion is the larger prize.
Dr. Greg Hodgin, founder of ZC Inc., discusses his love of Star Trek and how he and his company is planning to build the world's first warp drive spacecraft.
Collective Intelligence: New Research Examines The Wisdom of Flocks
New research demonstrates how hierarchy and democracy come together to allow some animal flocks to achieve collective intelligence.
Science Textbooks May Be Wrong? Fossil Mystery Has Scientists Scrutinizing Brain Evolution
Half a billion years ago, an ancient wormlike animal was preserved in a seabed, whose fossil remains are now challenging our current theories about brain evolution.
Asteroid Impact in Canada May Have Left Something Behind That Astronomers Now Want
Astronomers say an asteroid impact in Canada near the shores of Lake Erie could provide a rich source of information for future studies.
‘Impossible’ Discovery Reveals New Science Linking Genetics and Human Height
New results from the largest genome-wide association study ever carried out have revealed a link between genetics and height, according to the authors of a recent paper.
Brain-Machine Interface Allows Wheelchair to Navigate a Cluttered Room With ‘Mind Control’
A new Brain Machine Interface (BMI) allows tetraplegic people to drive their wheelchairs using only the power of mind control.
A Curious New Organism Has Been Discovered Hiding Within an Underground Cave
Japanese researchers have discovered a new microorganism within a cave that could offer clues about the evolution of multicellular life.
Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Research Examines Risks Linked to the Ancient Psychedelic Brew
New research examines the adverse health effects of consuming ayahuasca, with results offering a nuanced view of the ancient psychedelic drink.
Defying Current Theories, Researchers Say Something ‘Unexpected’ Has Been Observed During Fusion Experiments
New studies reveal unexpected behavior of ions in fusion reactions, which may offer clues in the effort to achieve sustained fusion ignition.
Controversial Theory of Consciousness Challenged by New Study Involving Mysterious Brain Region
New research seems to show that a popular theory of consciousness centered on a region of the brain known as the claustrum is likely wrong.
Caught on Tape: A Sticky Study in Electricity Solves an 80-Year-Old Physics Mystery
New insights into the phenomenon of contact electricity have been revealed by a research team with the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology.
Inception: How Scientists Are Treating Reoccurring Nightmares by Injecting Sounds into Dreams
In a scene right out of the blockbuster movie Inception, Swiss researchers have discovered a method for treating people with reoccurring nightmares by injecting positively associated sounds into their dreams.
A “Living Fossil” Has Been Discovered Alive in California’s Coastal Waters
The recent amazing discovery of a "living fossil" revealed a species presumed to be extinct that was alive and well in an unlikely place.
MIT Researchers ‘Use The Force’ to Engineer Structures at the Nano-Scale
A research team from MIT has figured out how to use the forces of nature to manipulate nano-scale structures, potentially revolutionizing the fabrication of computer chips, lasers, LEDs, and a number of other devices.
“Unexpected” Discovery in Anti-Aging Science Reveals Process that Lengthens Immune Cell Lifespan
A new breakthrough in anti-aging science that slows the degradation of immune cells has been reported by an international team of scientists.
A Bold Solution To a Quantum Mystery: Does a “Game” Between Observer and Nature Define Existence?
A newly proposed solution to a long-held quantum mystery could indicate existence is really determined by a "game" between the observer and nature.
NASA-Funded Project Will Crowdsource Data to Study Mysterious Transient Luminous Events
Lightning sprites and other mysterious Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) will be explored in a new NASA-Funded citizen science project.
These Are the Top Four Theories That Could Bring Us Closer to Faster-Than-Light Travel
The speculative science of faster-than-light travel is still a dark art, so can these theories turn science fiction into science fact?
Solar Flares Might Actually Increase Habitability of Trappist-1 Exoplanets
A new study claims solar flares may actually make the planets in Trappist-1's habitability zone even more habitable than first thought. Teams using the James Webb Space Telescope are planning to search those same planets for chemical traces of extraterrestrial life, called 'biosignatures,' in their atmospheres.